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COURSE SYLLABUS Fall 2015

NURS 261: Nursing Care of the Family from Conception through Adolescence Theory

Instructors

Dr. Cindy Pitlock DNP, CNM, APRN Elizabeth Cordero RN, BSN, MBA

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Course Description: Units: 4 (60 clock hours) Course grading: This is a graded course (A-F). Please refer to the

WNC Nursing Student Handbook for additional information and grade scale.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of the first year of the nursing

program and advancement to the second year. Co-requisites: NURS 262 clinical and NURS 262 laboratory component.

Students must pass the entire NURS 261/262 series in order to continue in the nursing program.

I. Course Description

Focuses on basic concepts of nursing associated with care of the family experiencing pregnancy, birth, and the care of children. The course incorporates knowledge of normal patterns of growth and development, health promotion, and disease prevention strategies. Students analyze care of patients with common health disruptions while continuing to develop the competencies of judgment, use of evidence-based practice, application of principles associated with professional identity, and the nurturing of a spirit of inquiry within the organizing framework of the nursing process.

II. Course Objectives

At the conclusion of NURS 261, the student will be able to:

1. Relate the foundational knowledge gained in pre-requisite and first year nursing courses to the care of maternal and pediatric patients and their families.

2. Coordinate the use of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic nursing interventions in the care of the maternal, newborn, and pediatric patient.

3. Analyze the evidence that underlies clinical nursing practice in the maternal, newborn, and pediatric settings.

4. Model clinical judgement in the provision of nursing care for maternal, newborn, and pediatric patients that is grounded on principles of growth and development.

5. Support patients and their families in the right to self-determination and continued growth as human beings.

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6. Anticipate the needs of maternal, newborn, and pediatric patients and their families which often occur in the community setting.

7. Employ the principles of integrity, responsibility, ethics, and caring in the development of one’s own professional identity.

8. Interpret outcomes related to patient safety and efficacy of care using local, regional, national, and international data, practice standards, and evidence-based practice. Analyze bio/psycho/social/cultural and spiritual needs that influence the childbearing family.

III. Linkage of Course to Nursing Program Educational Outcomes. Educational Program Outcomes

1. Integrate knowledge derived from the bio/psycho/social sciences, humanities, and nursing to

achieve deliberative and competent decision-making that is grounded in evidence-based

practice to achieve best practice outcomes.

2. Provide care that reflects the ethical values of nursing within professional practice standards

and the legal parameters of the profession.

3. Utilize the nursing process in a competent and caring manner to safely meet the

bio/psycho/social/cultural and spiritual needs of patients across the lifespan in a variety of

health care settings.

General Education Program Outcomes Linkage

1. Demonstrate college level skills in reading, writing and oral communication appropriate to

their degree and/or emphasis.

2. Demonstrate problem-solving, creative and critical thinking skills.

3. Understand and apply social science principles including an appreciation of participation in

civic affairs.

4. Understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity and ethics in the modern world.

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Faculty Dr. Cindy Pitlock

Office Location: Cedar 217 Office Phone: TBA Email Address: Cindy.pitlock@wnc.edu

Fax: (775) 445-4443 Cell Phone (775) 720-5974

Elizabeth Cordero Office Location: Cedar 216 Office Phone: (775) 445-4404 Email Address: Elizabeth.Cordero@wnc.edu Fax: (775) 445-4443 Cell Phone (775) 781-0715 Office Hours Faculty office hours will be posted on the faculty member’s office door/window during the first week of the regular semester.

Required Texts:

Maternal Child Nursing Care (5th ed.) Perry, S; Hockenberry, M; Lowdermilk, D;

Wilson, D. (ISBN:978-0-323-09610-2)

o ATI RN Maternal Newborn and Pediatric Nursing Content Mastery Series: Review

Module o Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing and Simulation Learning System

Other Readings as Assigned

o (These will include professional journal articles, drug guides, med -surg text

(Lewis, et al) and websites and resources found in the WNC

Library/Databases). All previously assigned texts in the nursing program may

be used as reference materials.

o ATI Chapters as assigned and test items will be taken from textbook and ATI

book.

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NURS 261 WEEKLY COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Week 1 ....................... Anatomical Review, Conception, Fetal Development, Intrapartum

............................................................................... Antenatal Testing, Birth Process

Week 2 .......................................................... Postpartum Changes, Newborn Assessment

.................................................................. Infant Assessment, Toddler Assessment

Week 3 ................. Assessment – Preschool Age, School Age, Adolescent; Social/Cultural

Week 4 ...................................................................................................................... Exam 1

........................................ Growth & Development – Infant/Toddler/Preschool Age

Week 5 .... Growth & Development – School Age/Adolescent; Alterations in Oxygenation

...................................................................................................... Case Study 1 Due

Week 6 ......................Alterations in Perfusion (Cardiovascular); Transition to parenthood

Week 7 ... Nutritional Considerations, Alterations in Nutrient Absorption/Elimination (GI)

……………………………………………………………………………………….………Case Study 2 Due

Week 8 .................................................................................................................... Exam 2

.......Alterations in Elimination (GU), Pediatric Variations in Nursing Interventions

Week 9 .... Alterations in Neurologic/Musculoskeletal Functioning, Cognitive Impairment

………………………………………………………………………………..…………………..APA Paper Due

Week 10 ..............Alterations in Endocrine Functioning, Reproductive/Genetic Disorders

............................................................................... Maternal Psychiatric Concerns

…………………………….…………………………………………….…………………. Case Study 3 Due

Week 11 ............................. Veterans Day On Wed. Will cover lecture in lab on Thursday

…..………….Obstetric Emergencies, Neonatal Health Alterations (High Risk Infant)

……………………………………………………………………………………Labor/Birth Complications

…………………………………………………………………………….…………………Case Study 4 Due

Week 12 ............................................................................................................ Exam Three

................................ Communicable Disease, Alterations in Integumentary System

Week 13 .................................................................................................................... Holiday

Week 14 ............................. Cancer & Neoplasms, Death & Dying, Behavioral Components

Week 15……………………Care of the Patient with Special Needs, Postpartum Complications

Week 16 “Finals Week”……………………… ........................................... Final Exam/ATI Exams

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TEACHING-LEARNING STRATEGIES:

Student-Centered Learning Opportunities will include:

Student participation in group discussions and interactive learning project work

Attendance at lecture presentations by the instructor, guest speakers, and fellow students

Pre-class assigned reading and review of weekly topics to presented.

Internet-based supplemental assignments using the on-line portal for the course textbook

Research-based inquiry and oral presentation of findings

Written assignments that include a review of current event topics, evidence-based practice, and reflective practice techniques associated with maternal-newborn care

Collaborative planning and learning focused on teamwork and leadership development

Case study reviews

Discussion board posting and participation via the on-line portal for this course

WEB COURSE REQUIREMENTS This course will utilize regular e-mail and the on-line learning platform, Canvas, to provide handouts and communicate with students. Students will need to have the skills necessary to use the internet and a basic understanding of how to download and print documents from the internet. You should also know how to use a basic word program that will save documents in .rtf or .doc format to type and submit papers via the web. Instructor Note to Students Regarding the Web Component for this Course

Regular e-mail and Canvas are the main ways we will communicate during this course.

Most of your assignments will be submitted to me electronically.

Hard copies of submitted assignments will be returned to students on a limited basis.

Most of the handouts, outlines and supplemental reading documents will be posted/sent electronically, although there will be some exceptions. Students are expected to print the required weekly forms before each class meeting.

All e-mail communication for this course will be through regular e-mail. If the instructor feels

that the entire class would benefit from the question/answers/comments submitted, the entire class may be included in the correspondence, unless deemed personal/confidential. Please keep all e-communication professional, appropriate, and scholarly.

Canvas Technical Support for Faculty and Students is available 24/7 by phone or Text Chat (855-308-2493). Canvas Help can be accessed by clicking on the “Help” link at the top right on the Canvas home page.

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Examinations

All material provided to students, all class activities, assigned reading, lecture and power point outlines is testable on the exams. The best way to be prepared is to read, do the activities in/out of class, come to class, listen, take notes, ask questions, and participate in every activity available. A tall order? Well….just ask yourself this question…

“How much do I want to be a nurse?”

This may sound flippant, but please consider that a significant percentage of your NCLEX examination will be on this content. Not having a grasp on the fundamental knowledge of Maternal/Newborn nursing care could seriously impact a student’s chances of passing the State Board Examination. As in every course in the WNC Nursing Program, the student must earn a 75% average on all examinations. This 75% average is calculated by taking the total number of points earned by the student on each exam divided by the total number of points possible for that exam. Students who fail to pass the course examinations with an overall average of 75% or higher, will not be allowed to continue in the nursing program. In addition, the student’s final grade for the course will be determined by the examination average. Points earned for weekly assignments, attendance, etc., will not be factored into the student’s final grade if the student has not met the minimum pass rate of 75% on all examinations.

Every effort will be made to grade the examinations and post the grades in a timely manner. Students should expect to have their grades posted within 48 hours of finishing their exam. If this timeframe cannot be met, faculty will notify students in advance so that students may be aware of grade availability. Upon posting/informing students of their examination scores, students will have one week to review their exam along with the answer key. This will be accomplished in the presence of the instructor during regularly scheduled office hours or by appointment only. Exams and their corresponding answer keys will not be publicly posted for student review following any examination. Students are strongly encouraged to request a meeting with the faculty member for this course if concerns or questions arise regarding the student’s ability to pass examinations at the required minimum of 75%. Please note that in an effort to help students successfully complete their courses, the Counseling office on campus will ask faculty for names of students they feel may be in need of additional assistance. A counselor may contact you to offer some ideas. Faculty reserves the right to make recommendations to the Counseling Office at any time during the semester. Western Nevada College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities. This syllabus is available in alternate formats upon request. Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments is requested to speak with Disability Support Services and the instructor as early in the semester as possible. All discussions will remain confidential. Please contact Disability Support Services, Carson campus, Cedar 209, 775-445-4459 or susan.trist@wnc.edu.

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The instructor reserves the right to make changes in the number points or testing methods (which will be discussed with students) as needed during the course of the semester. Examples of this may be the increase or decrease of points on an exam or the switch between paper and computer testing due to room availability. Please direct any questions you may have regarding this course, the grading methods, test-taking, required minimum standards, or any other concerns to your course instructor. You may choose to contact the faculty member by phone (office or cell), or through WNC e-mail. Students can expect a prompt reply (usually within 24 – 48 hours). Should your concerns require an additional review, please feel free to contact Dr. Judy Cordia, Division Chair for Allied Health, at Western Nevada College.

Elements of the Final Grade

The total points possible for exams is 650; students must have a cumulated score of 485 points to pass (75%). If the 485 points is not achieved, the other assignment points earned will not be averaged into the final grade and the student will receive only the grade achieved on the exams. (See student handbook regarding grading policy). If the student has earned 485 points or better, the points earned from the other assignments are combined with the exams score for the overall course grade. Total points for the course is 1240. Students much have a cumulative score of at least 926 in order to receive a passing grade of C (75%) and progress within the nursing program (See the WNC Nursing Program Student Handbook.

Exams: (Evaluating Student Knowledge)

(3) Unit Exams @ 150 points= 450 points (1) Final (Comprehensive Exam) @ 200 points= 200 points Case Studies (4) @ 50 points= 200 points Pass To Class 14 weeks @ 10 points 140 points APA Paper @150 points = 150 points Child Growth & Development Presentation @ 100 points = 100 points ATI Testing – Mandatory testing. If above national average will earn additional 50 points.

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Academic Integrity Please refer to WNC’s policies regarding academic integrity, cheating and plagiarism found at http://www.wnc.edu/policymanual/3-4-5.htm and in the Nursing Program Student Handbook under Professional Standards.

Audio Taping/Video Taping/Photographing or any of form of copying/saving/storing Course Materials

Course lectures may be audio taped with the expressed permission of the instructor. All materials (audio taped included) are for individual student use only. Instructional materials are the legal possession of Western Nevada College and are not to be distributed for any purpose.

Attendance Attendance is required per nursing program policy. In NURS 261 attendance will be monitored at every class meeting and will be instrumental in determining the student’s final grade for the semester. Please keep the following in mind: Class will start on time, breaks will be 10 minutes, and class will end on time.

Cell Phone Policy The use of cell phones during class meeting times is expressly prohibited. Please turn your cell phones off during all class activities. Text messaging and internet use are also prohibited. If the internet is required for a class activity, the instructor will provide lap tops for student use or students may bring their own laptop to complete activities. Please speak with your instructor if you have any questions/concerns regarding cell phone use.

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Dress Code Students are responsible for adhering to the published dress code, as outlined in the WNC Student Nurse Handbook. Please refer to the following table for specific dress code requirements for this course. Note: Casual dress may include jeans. Students are cautioned that this privilege may be revoked at any time. Please use discretion in dressing in a manner that is appropriate for a professional academic setting.

Site Name Badge

Lab Coat Student Uniform

Professional Attire

Closed – toe Shoes

WNC Classroom: NURS

261

Casual Dress

OK

Renown Maternal/Child

and Pediatric Units

X Optional X Or Colored Scrub Top

X

Renown Emergency

Room

X Optional X Or Colored Scrub Top

X

Child Development Center School Screening

X Optional X X

Lab Sessions (May wear

either lab coat/or

student uniform) AND

closed toe shoes

X X Casual Dress

OK

X

Any Outside Activity When Student is Representing WNC

Please consult instructor if unsure. Most of the time, Professional Attire and Name badge are required.

You may wear a colorful, pediatric scrub top during the Pediatric NURS 262 clinical.

Emergencies Life happens. Please contact the instructor regarding emergencies that may arise and will affect your participation in class activities. The best method for contacting is via the instructor’s personal cell phone. Students are advised to keep the instructor well-informed if an emergency prevents the student from full participation in the course.

Exams Once established it is difficult to rearrange material and exams. Please realize taking exams on schedule is the responsibility of the student. If necessary, see the instructor for special arrangements concerning unforeseen events. Exams will begin on time and end on time. Students who enter the

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testing room more than 10 minutes late will not be allowed to take the exam and will receive a “0” for the exam grade.

Late Assignments Assignments not submitted by the due date will be downgraded by 50% for the first day. If more than one day late (including weekend days), the student will receive 0%. (Please see “life happens” above…)

Net Etiquette

The class discussion board is not the place to post material such as jokes that may be considered offensive to some individuals. Please use your best judgment. Don’t put anything on the course discussion board or e-mail that is not relevant to the course material and subject.

Personal Computers

Students may bring their laptops to class for class-related activities only. The course instructor reserves the right to limit/disallow student laptop use at any time during the class period.

PowerPoint Presentations PowerPoint slide presentations will be posted on Canvas prior to class meetings. As interesting as they are, the power point lecture notes merely provide an outline and are not a substitute for reading the assigned material or good note taking. Students should be aware that the lecture format will be a small part of the learning activities in this course. The best way to use the power point presentations provided is to use them as note-takers along with your individual reading time. This is the best way to prepare for the week’s classroom activities. Students should not be surprised if the class time activities do not include every slide on the power point, as a multiplicity of methods will be used to communicate material.

Instructor Standards/Expectations: AKA Notes from the Pitlock/Cordero Team

Dear Class, Here are a few of our expectations for this course, for you, and for ourselves….

No whining…that means us and you! Whining is negative energy and we all have too much to do. If you

have a question, ask. If you have a problem, we will try to help or point you to resources that may be

appropriate.

Keep things real and honest with us and we will keep things real and honest with you. That

means…talk to either one of us first if there is an issue in this class.

We are not expecting, but we have to tell you anyway, that rudeness, lack of cooperation, any

classroom bullying, unprofessional behavior, attitudes, actions, language, etc. will not be tolerated in

this class. If you are asked to leave class because of any disruptive behavior, please rest assured that

we have the full support of our fellow faculty, our director and campus security (all of whom may be

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called at any time). When asked to leave the class, the student will not be admitted until the next

regularly scheduled class meeting.

We promise, as hard as you are working this semester, we are working just as hard. Just in case you

are wondering, we believe that it is my job to empower and facilitate your learning process by

developing and designing meaningful, appropriate, and evidence-based learning activities. It is your

job to come prepared and ready to take in new information, apply it, ask questions, and to study!

The job of learning, therefore, is yours! Will it be easy? No! Will it be fun? Sometimes! Will it keep you

busy? Of course! Will it be worth the work? ….That is up to you!

Together, we can get the job done!

This is going to be a great semester!!!

Child Growth & Development Project This project will be scheduled for presentation during clinical post-conference time. Select a YouTube video, popular children’s song, or book to analyze. This video, song, or book should correlate with a developmental stage discussed during theory or observed at the Child Development Center. The video, song or book must be less than 5 minutes in length. Prepare a 5 minute presentation about the video, song or book which includes the following content:

1. Why did you choose this video, song or book? 2. What pediatric age group is featured in the video, song or book? 3. What parenting and cultural influences are identified in the video, song or book? 4. What categories of psychosocial (Erickson), cognitive (Piaget), sexual (Freud), and

moral (Kohlberg) development can you identify in this video, song or book? 5. What are specific tasks or roles children are taught in the video, song or book?

Evolve Adaptive Quizzing (EAQ):

Each week EAQ is assigned for student completion prior to class for credit. These are quiz

questions that are linked to the chapter required readings. If not completed prior to class no credit will be awarded. There will be no dropped scores.

The access code for EAQ is:

Perry: Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing for Maternal-Child Nursing Care, 5th edition (Cindy Pitlock) - 153213_cpitlock1_1001

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Student Acknowledgement of the NURS 261 and 262 Syllabi Fall 2015

I, _____________________, a nursing student enrolled in “Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family” (NURS 261), for the Fall 2015 Semester acknowledge and accept the following:

I have received a copy of each of the syllabi for the above-mentioned courses.

I have read and carefully reviewed each syllabi, and I understand the responsibilities and duties that I, as a student, am called upon to fulfill.

If I have any questions concerning this syllabus or any of the courses listed above, it is my responsibility to contact my instructor for clarification.

I understand that I must also be familiar with, and adhere to, the current WNC Nursing Student Handbook which addresses the general responsibilities of students. The Nursing Student Handbook clarifies foundational issues related to professional conduct, dress code, grading policies, and other areas which will support my success in the WNC Nursing Program.

I have retained a copy of this acknowledgement for my records and have submitted a copy to my instructor for placement in my student file.

Signed,

_______________________________ _________________

Student Name Date